iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
8% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 145 [Q2] → 157 (+12) [Q3]
3% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 121 | Existing positions closed: 118
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,818 [Q2] → 1,821 (+3) [Q3]
2% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $47.5B [Q2] → $46.6B (-$869M) [Q3]
8.95% less ownership
Funds ownership: 86.89% [Q2] → 77.94% (-8.95%) [Q3]
24% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 536 | Existing positions reduced: 702
32% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $6.3B | Put options by funds: $9.32B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EFA.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Is It Time To Buy Foreign Stocks? (Technical Analysis)
EFA and SPY are both in bullish conditions, trading above their upward-sloping 10-month EMAs and showing long-term uptrends. Despite EFA's positive performance, it has consistently underperformed SPY, both in September and over the past five years. Relative strength charts indicate EFA's underperformance; significant improvement is needed before considering a larger allocation to EFA.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
529 Plans Passed a New Savings Milestone. Here's Why
Families are increasingly turning toward 529 plans to help their children build savings for their futures. These plans offer families with a means to cultivate tax-advantaged savings for their children.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
VIDEO: ETF of the Week: WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund (IHDG) with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
ETF Securities Lending Activity Shines A Light On Market Dynamics
Central bank interest rate policy divergence has become a reality, there have been increased levels of geopolitical risk due to rising tensions in the Middle East and political change has swept across Europe. With the financial landscape changing at pace, many of the recent themes impacting markets have also been seen in ETF securities lending activity. As uncertainty grows across both the political and financial spectrums, interest in ETFs within the securities lending market is expected to grow further.
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 months ago
VIDEO: ETF of the Week: Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF (GSIE)
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF (GSIE) with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Innovator Rolls Out International Buffer ETF
Innovator has added an international buffer ETF to its range of funds. The Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF – August (IAUG) launched on the NYSE on August 1.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
EFA: Cheaper Valuations And A Weaker Dollar May Help
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF tracks large- and mid-cap companies outside the US and Canada. EFA has underperformed the SPY in 2024 and over a three-year time frame. This has resulted in EFA trading at a higher earnings and dividend yield compared to SPY.
Positive
ETF Trends
5 months ago
Innovator Debuts 2 International Buffer ETFs
On Monday, Innovator grew its lineup of Buffer ETFs with the launch of a pair of new funds. Both the Innovator International Developed 10 Buffer ETF (IBUF) and Emerging Markets 10 Buffer ETF (EBUF) are actively managed funds.
Negative
Market Watch
6 months ago
French stocks are pressuring widely held equities indexes. Should you buy the dip?
French stocks have taken a beating on election worries, dragging down popular equity indexes focused on countries outside the U.S.
Positive
ETF Trends
6 months ago
BlackRock Favoring Growth Heading Into Second Half
The BlackRock Target Allocation Team, which runs model portfolios followed by many advisors, turned even more bullish this week. Indeed, the current allocation to stocks is the highest it has been since 2021.
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